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Easy Square
Oriental Card

For a quick and easy card
with
an oriental motif,  
try this flavor of the east!

Materials needed:

-One sheet 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock
-two to four pieces origami paper,
  6 cm square (Aprox. 2 1/4" sq.)
-brass charm, Mizuhiki knot, tassel,
Chinese coin, 1/8" ribbon or something similar.
-scissors
-glue
-ruler
-pencil

Optional
- rubber stamp with an oriental theme

Measure and cut the cardstock long ways resulting
 in a long slim piece 5 1/2" X 11".  
Score in the middle shortways and fold. Arrange the 
four pieces in an overlapped pattern, either 
symmetrical or asymmetrical. Glue in place. 
Stamp your image if desired. Using the brass charm, 
Mizuhiki knot, tassel, Chinese coin, 1/8" ribbon etc.,
 glue where desired. Let dry.

The card is now ready for your message!

Chinese coin

Mizuhiki knot

Stamped Image

Don't have the time to look for all this stuff? 
Use our easy kit!  Click here

For instructions on how to make an easy tassel see our 
  
Quick, Easy, and Inexpensive Tassels 

for Mizuhiki knots click here

For an easy square envelope for your card, use a Square-Velope.
Stamp courtesy of Hanko designs, www.hankodesigns.com.
You can also find cool oriental charms on their website!
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